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FORT MONMOUTH, N.J. -- In the 12 weeks since federal disaster assistance was made available to New Jersey homeowners, renters and business owners affected by the severe storms and flooding of mid-March, more than $33 million dollars has been distributed to assist in the recovery efforts by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
As of July 2, 12,837 flood survivors registered for assistance. Funds awarded to date total $33,052,186, which includes:

SOMERSET, N.J. -- The deadline for flood survivors to register for federal disaster assistance is Thursday, July 1, 2010, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management (NJOEM) announced today.

SOMERSET, N.J. -- Kind-hearted New Jerseyans affected by the severe storms and flooding mid-March should not forego registering for disaster assistance just because they think it will keep that aid from reaching their less-fortunate neighbors.
Federal and state officials assured New Jerseyans there is enough disaster assistance available for all who qualify.

SOMERSET, N.J. -- Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) in Burlington, Cumberland, Ocean, and Somerset counties will close at 6 p.m. on Friday, June 11, but flood survivors can continue to register for, or receive additional information on federal assistance though a variety of ways.

SOMERSET, N.J. -- In just under two months since federal disaster assistance was made available to New Jersey residents and business owners affected by the severe storms and flooding of mid-March, more than $20 million dollars has been approved to assist in the recovery efforts by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
As of May 28, more than 11,200 flood survivors had registered for assistance. Funds awarded to date total $20,095,867 which includes:

SOMERSET, N.J. -- A state/federal Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Hainesport Township, Burlington County, is moving to a new location.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced the center, located in the Volunteer Fire Company Building at 106 Broad Street in Hainesport Township, will close at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 27.
At 10 a.m. on Friday, May 28, the DRC reopens at the Community Center, 100 Broad Street, also in Hainesport Twp, N.J. 08036.

SOMERSET, N.J. -- Disaster officials overseeing recovery operations in response to the severe storms and flooding of mid-March announced that the registration deadline for New Jersey homeowners, renters and business owners to apply for disaster assistance has been extended until close-of-business, Thursday, July 1, 2010.

SOMERSET, N.J. -- The state/federal Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs), where recovery specialists are assisting New Jersey residents and business owners who suffered losses and damages from the severe storms and flooding of mid-March, will be closed on Monday, May 31, for the Memorial Day holiday.
The locations of the DRCs are as follows:

SOMERSET, N.J. -- The 2010 hurricane season begins on June 1, and experts predict it will be more active than usual.
With hurricane season upon us, officials from the Federal Emergency Management (FEMA) and the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management urge residents to ensure that their families, homes and businesses are prepared for the risks associated with hurricanes and tropical storms.

SOMERSET, N.J. -- Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) in Atlantic, Cape May, Mercer and Morris counties will close at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 27, but flood survivors can continue to register for, or receive additional federal assistance though a variety of ways.
"Though these centers are closing, FEMA remains committed to helping flood survivors for as long as there is a need for assistance,” said William L. Vogel, federal coordinating officer with the Federal Emergency Management Agency.